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coastal [noun]

Sarawa

Maana (Definition)

Wide-cut lightweight trousers worn under a kanzu for comfort in hot coastal weather.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional loose Swahili trousers

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pantoni za kanzu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kiamu / Bajuni Clothing
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alivaa sarawa safi ya pamba chini ya kanzu yake."

Translation: He wore clean cotton loose traditional trousers under his kanzu.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Vazi la Suruali ya MfutoNguoUtamaduni
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